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Definition of Excavator
1. Noun. A workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying.
2. Noun. A machine for excavating.
Exact synonyms: Digger, Power Shovel, Shovel
Specialized synonyms: Backhoe, Dredge, Steam Shovel
Generic synonyms: Machine
Derivative terms: Dig, Dig, Excavate, Shovel
Specialized synonyms: Backhoe, Dredge, Steam Shovel
Generic synonyms: Machine
Derivative terms: Dig, Dig, Excavate, Shovel
Definition of Excavator
1. n. One who, or that which, excavates or hollows out; a machine, as a dredging machine, or a tool, for excavating.
Definition of Excavator
1. Noun. A person who excavates ¹
2. Noun. A curette used to scrape out pathological material ¹
3. Noun. A vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc; a backhoe; digger ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Excavator
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Excavator
1. 1. An instrument like a large sharp spoon or scoop, used in scraping out pathologic tissue. 2. In dentistry, an instrument, generally a small spoon or curette, for cleaning out and shaping a carious cavity preparatory to filling. (05 Mar 2000)
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